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Tapas & canapé catering in North Cheam, Greater London
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across North Cheam and Greater London, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in North Cheam
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
How our tapas catering works in North Cheam
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include drinks reception canapés and evening sharing boards, with padrón peppers, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
Tapas work well for receptions and parties in North Cheam, indoors or out. Let us know about parking and loading. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- North Cheam (SM3, KT4, SM1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to North Cheam
What else we do in North Cheam
Drinks receptions around North Cheam
North Cheam is about 3 miles north-east of Epsom, in Greater London. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around North Cheam and nearby villages. North Cheam is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our events stretch from North Cheam to London (10 miles away).
Historic houses near North Cheam include Nonsuch Mansion (1 mile south) and Fitznells Manor (1.9 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Oswald Church.
We cater events across SM3, KT4 and SM1 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Glyn Road, Covey Road and Lloyd Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Cuddington (1 mile south-west), Lower Morden (1 mile north), Sutton Common (1 mile north-east), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-west) and Morden (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Chessington Castle Hill (3.2 miles west) and Cockney Museum (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Henman Hill and Derwent Floodwash.
- Schools near North Cheam include Cheam High School (within half a mile south) and Sutton College of Learning for Adults (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Nonsuch Inn (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.2 miles south-east)
Common questions in North Cheam
What about parking in North Cheam?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We’ll plan unloading around it.
We’re having a ceremony at St Oswald Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why North Cheam hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in North Cheam and across Greater London
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in North Cheam
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- An area to prepare hot tapas
As a London location, North Cheam is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in North Cheam
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in North Cheam is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Related guides
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask for labels on each dish
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Bar staff and sangria.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff